Parksville Museum

Parksville Museum Bringing History to Life!
8 Heritage Buildings to Explore! Current Hours: 11-5 Thurs-Mon (Closed on BC Stat Holidays)

The Parksville Museum is located next to the Parksville Info Center at 1245 East Island Highway. Aside from the wonderful array of historical artifacts located in the main building, the site also encompasses 8 heritage buildings that serve as a window into the life of early Parksville settlers. The grounds are always open: come and enjoy!

From every angle, always looking good!
09/02/2026

From every angle, always looking good!

Where were the holiday cottages located built by Herman and Henry Gaetjen?
09/01/2026

Where were the holiday cottages located built by Herman and Henry Gaetjen?

🔥 HOT OFF THE PRESS! 🔥We have VERY exciting news! Thanks to our wonderful friends and partners at the Salish Coast Music...
08/30/2026

🔥 HOT OFF THE PRESS! 🔥

We have VERY exciting news! Thanks to our wonderful friends and partners at the Salish Coast Music Festival, we’re thrilled to announce a FREE FAMILY SHOW coming to the Parksville Museum next Sunday! 🎉

🥁 AXÉ CAPOEIRA 🥁
Sunday, September 6 at 2:00 PM
📍 Parksville Museum Courtyard
1245 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC

Get ready for an explosive, high-energy show that brings together the incredible movement of Afro-Brazilian martial arts, jaw-dropping acrobatics, music, rhythm and dance — all celebrating the vibrant, community-driven spirit of Brazil!

This is the kind of show you’ll want to SEE, not just hear about! 🤩

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FREE FAMILY SHOW
💰 Admission by donation
🪑 Bring your lawn chair
🚗 Parking: Along NW Bay Road or beside Serious Coffee

Come early, grab your spot, and get ready to be amazed!

🎶 Want MORE Salish Coast Music Festival?
The Parksville Museum is also the in-person Box Office for the full Salish Coast Music Festival lineup (Sept 3-7), or get online tix and see the full weekend of shows here: https://sclas.ca/

Holiday accommodation at its' finest -
08/29/2026

Holiday accommodation at its' finest -

Ready to relive memories? The museum is waiting for you 😀
08/28/2026

Ready to relive memories? The museum is waiting for you 😀

Built in 1885, how do you look so good?
08/27/2026

Built in 1885, how do you look so good?

Is there anything more beautiful than our old buildings ☺️
08/26/2026

Is there anything more beautiful than our old buildings ☺️

🚂 ALL ABOARD FOR RAILWAY DAY! 🚂We're excited to be steaming ahead toward Railway Day this Sunday, August 23, from 10 AM–...
08/21/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD FOR RAILWAY DAY! 🚂
We're excited to be steaming ahead toward Railway Day this Sunday, August 23, from 10 AM–3 PM! 🕙

Join us for our 8th annual Railway Day, where we're putting the history and excitement of the rails front and centre. Grab your crew, hop aboard, and make a day of it! 🚂🎟️

Here's what's rolling into the station:
🚆 Model railway displays — a must-see for train enthusiasts of all ages!
🔎 Train-themed scavenger hunt — follow the clues and see where the tracks take you!
♨️ Live steam demonstrations by Nanaimo Science
🎶 Train-themed music by Back Porch Banjo in the afternoon!
🎯 Lawn games for the whole family
🍩 Bees Knees Mini Donuts — because no railway adventure is complete without snacks!
AND
🎬 Free hourly screenings of Rocky Mountain Express — get your FREE ticket from the main hall when you arrive to reserve your seat!
Screenings run on the hour, and tickets are FREE. This 45-minute film takes you along the rails and through the history of railway travel in the Rocky Mountains.
**A special thank you to Oceanside Soundfor getting us all set up with the good gear for the film screenings!**

We've also just received a box of Classic Trains and Model Railroader magazines! The photo featured here comes from one of the magazines. They'll be waiting in the main hall for you to peruse while you're exploring the Museum.

So gather your passengers, bring the whole family, and get ready to ride the rails with us!

💰 Admission is by donation.
🚂 ALL ABOARD — we'll see you Sunday! 🚂

Address

1245 E. Island Highway
Parksville, BC
V9P2E5

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

250-248-6966

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